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Av. Gabriela Mistral 1360/(1751), Los Angeles, Chile.

Spielgruppe (preschool) through IV Medio (12th grade).

German international school

The uniform is mandatory for students from 1st grade to 12th grade.

The canteen operates on weekdays from 7:30 to 17:30, offering different menu options. Lunch service can be booked via WhatsApp at +56 9 3920 6565, with reservations possible until 11:30. Students who bring lunch from home may use the on-site microwaves.

The school is a coeducational, non-denominational Christian-oriented institution with a scientific-humanist curriculum, bicultural and then trilingual, complemented by a broad range of extracurricular workshops and ACLES activities that integrate the German language with arts and sports, plus exchange activities with Germany and other countries. The mission is to provide, in a sustainable manner, an educational and formative offering of excellence that yields durable, deep, multicultural learning in Spanish, German as the first foreign language, and English, together with adequate preparation for life. The vision is to foster the transmission of German culture and language, guiding its development through its own and international experience, using high-quality professional, physical and technological resources, with the support of the school community, to contribute to a sustainable society through its graduates. The curricular structure comprises an Initial Cycle (pre-kindergarten to kindergarten), Cycle 1 (1st to 6th grade), and Diploma Cycle (7th to IV Medio). The Basic Cycle is limited to 28 students. The program requires German and English as mandatory languages; it provides the option to earn the DSD II German certificate and the B2 English level on graduation, with English content reinforced in III and IV Medio to prepare for the IB Diploma English HL; The school is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to implement the IB Diploma in IV Medio. External assessments include PTU, SIMCE, CEIS; language tests ZDP8, DSD1, DSD2 and ZDPA; and the IB Diploma Examinations in IV Medio.

1. Three application periods exist. The first is for the following academic year; this ordinary cycle starts in May and ends with enrollment in September. The second allows entry in the current year for levels with available seats, before or after the ordinary period. The third fills vacancies left by students who do not enroll and runs until mid-December. The admissions process is free for all applicants.

2. Minimum age requirements apply by March 31 of the entry year: Playgroup 3 years; Prekindergarten 4 years; Kindergarten 5 years; First Grade 6 years. Common documents required for all levels include the completed application form and the original birth certificate. Applicants with special educational needs (NEE) must provide documented evidence of permanent needs and/or disability from the first level, in accordance with applicable law.

3. Stages of the admissions process: The schedule with dates and deadlines is published at the start of the admissions period (typically in May). The applicant completes the Application Form and attaches the required documents; the form is available on the institutional site while the process is open. New families have an interview with the Director, which may be in person or conducted virtually via Google Meet; a reservation through the online form is required. The overall timeline and key dates are published for transparency.

4. Evaluation and selection: Ciclo Inicial: Observations are conducted by educators, the pedagogical support team, and ACOE professionals. The admission standards for Ciclo Inicial align with current Curricular Bases and require a minimum passing score of 60% across Personal and Social Development, Integral Communication, and Interaction/Understanding of the Environment. Each applicant receives an average score based on the assessment and remarks from the evaluators.

5. Evaluation and selection: Ciclos I and II: Applicants to 1st Year of Basic Education take an evaluation per the stated standards, with a passing threshold of 60%. Applicants from 2nd Basic through III Medio take language and mathematics tests that correspond to the programs of the Ministry of Education for the prior level, with a 60% passing requirement. All applicants participate in morning activities at their respective level to interact with peers and experience the school environment.

6. Assignment of seats: If the number of applicants exceeds available seats, seats are allocated according to the following priority order: a) sibling of a student already enrolled; b) child of a school employee with an indefinite contract; c) child of an ex-student; d) student transferring from another German-speaking school in Chile or abroad, or from a school offering International Baccalaureate programs; e) order of registration (including attached documentation).

7. Publication of results: The school informs families by email of the admission results. A list of accepted candidates for levels with available seats is posted at a visible location at the main entrance. If applicable, waiting lists are published as well.

8. Enrollment: After results are published, enrollment for accepted applicants must be completed within a maximum of 10 working days. If enrollment is not completed within this period, the seat is forfeited and the next candidate on the waiting list may be enrolled. The school may require additional administrative steps to finalize enrollment.

9. Complementary commitments: The school may voluntarily invite families to establish complementary commitments to support the student's leveling and/or additional assistance. These commitments are designed to aid inclusion and progress and may be implemented at the school's discretion to support the student.

Waitlist: If applications exceed available seats, vacancies are filled from a waiting list maintained by the school. The school publishes both the list of accepted candidates for levels with space and the waiting lists, and communicates results by email. Vacancies are filled from the waiting list as seats become available, following the same priority order used in the initial admissions process (siblings, staff, ex-students, transfers from other German-speaking schools or IB programs, then order of registration).

Camino El Venado 1075, San Pedro de la Paz, CP 4130870, Chile. The school is located in the San Pedro de la Paz commune.

Kindergarten; First Cycle of Elementary Education; Second Cycle of Elementary Education; Secondary Education.

German international school.

Basic and Secondary Education (grades 1 to 12) begin between 07:25 and 07:55; class blocks run as follows: 1st period 08:00–08:40; 2nd 08:40–09:25; recess 09:25–09:40; 3rd 09:40–10:25; 4th 10:25–11:10; recess 11:10–11:25; 5th 11:25–12:10; 6th 12:10–12:55; lunch 12:55–13:10; 7th 13:10–13:50; 8th 13:50–14:35; recess 14:35–14:45; 9th 14:45–15:25; 10th 15:25–16:05; recess 16:05–16:10; 11th 16:10–16:55; 12th 16:55–17:40. The public hours are 07:55–16:00, and on Wednesdays dismissal is at 13:50. Preschool hours: entry 07:45–08:00; recess 10:00–10:30; dismissal 13:00–13:15.

Bus service is provided via a contracted transport provider. Routes: 1) Chiguayante / Villuco / Lonco / Pedro de Valdivia / Concepción (V. Lamas, Colo Colo, Los Carrera) / Colegio; 2) Campos Deportivos / Lomas San Sebastián / Lomas San Andrés / Huertos Familiares / Colegio; 3) Laguna Grande / Bayona / Andalué / El Venado / Colegio. Contact: Sr. Manuel Osorio Hurtado, Celular +56 9 96386692, manuelosoriohurtado@gmail.com.

The school provides bus transport through a contracted service with MOH. In December 2019 the school ended its contract with MOH; from 2022 a new agreement with the same provider facilitates direct or private transport in collaboration with guardians. Available routes: Recorrido 1: Chiguayante / Villuco / Lonco / Pedro de Valdivia / Concepción (V. Lamas, Colo Colo, Los Carrera) / Colegio; Recorrido 2: Campos Deportivos / Lomas San Sebastián / Lomas San Andrés / Huertos Familiares / Colegio; Recorrido 3: Laguna Grande / Bayona / Andalué / El Venado / Colegio.

Uniform is mandatory for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. For the preschool cycle (Spielgruppe – Prekindergarten – Kindergarten), no fixed uniform is required; children wear an apron or smock over their clothes. On days with physical education they wear gym attire and gym shoes.

The school runs a lunch program via the DSC casino. Lunch prices are 4,500 Chilean pesos; 11 or more lunches cost 4,250. Lunches must be reserved in advance on the casino website; daily menus show three options marked V (Vegetarian), P (Main) and H (Hypocaloric). The lunch includes a daily salad, soup, dessert, and a beverage. Reservations close at 10:00 am; tickets are collected with the DSC credential at a totem outside the casino.

The school is governed by the Board of Directors of the Corporación Colegio Alemán de Concepción. The Director leads and represents the school and is supported by the General Management and the People Management, who advise the Board to ensure continuity of the institutional educational project. The governance model is described as Redarquía, a networked, non-hierarchical structure.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), also called GIB (Gemischtsprachiges International Baccalaureate; Multilingual International Baccalaureate), is a rigorous and balanced educational program that addresses intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being and focuses on developing in students the skills to learn effectively for higher education. The DP has been implemented at the school since 2010 and is recognized by prestigious universities worldwide, which is why it is considered in university admissions. At Colegio Alemán de Concepción, the GIB is taught from the second year of upper secondary through May of the fourth year of upper secondary, the month in which students take the international examinations. In the school, all Diploma Programme students study both their mother tongue, Spanish, and German and English. One of the strengths of the IB Diploma Programme is that it encourages students to become independent learners.

Curriculum of the Diploma Programme: The curriculum is formed by the GIB core and six groups of subjects. The core comprises three components: Theory of Knowledge (TdC), The Extended Essay (Monografía), and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The six groups are: Studies in Language and Literature (Spanish: Literature at DSC); Acquisition of Languages (German and English at DSC); Individuals and Societies (History in German at DSC); Sciences (Biology in German at DSC); Mathematics; Arts. The IB Diploma Programme commits to developing knowledge of concepts and cultures as expressed in other languages, and to teaching those languages. Through this, Theory of Knowledge (TdC) is closely linked to language acquisition. Studying additional languages encourages students to apply what they learn in TdC.

The Diploma is recognized by prestigious universities worldwide and is considered in university admissions, enabling students to pursue study at leading universities around the world.

DSC offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in a multilingual format (GIB). The GIB is a rigorous and balanced program that addresses students' intellectual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing and aims to develop their personal, social and ethical growth. All GIB Diploma students study Spanish as their mother tongue, together with German and English. The Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge (TdC), the Monograph, and Creatividad, Actividad y Servicio (CAS), to develop independent learning, intercultural understanding, creativity, physical activity and service to others.

Language Acquisition includes German and English at DSC; English is taught as part of the GIB language acquisition framework.

The GIB program addresses intellectual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing, supporting students' holistic development and ethical growth.

Convivencia Escolar implements a Plan de Gestión de la Convivencia Escolar (PGCE) to promote healthy convivencia among the DSC community and to prevent violence.

1. The school has two admission processes: Ordinary and Extraordinary. Ordinary admission is the main track for Spielgruppe and Prekindergarten and is conducted only if vacancies exist in Kindergarten through IV Medio; if vacancies arise after the Ordinary process, an Extraordinary admission is held, generally the month before the end of the school year.

2. General admission criteria use a scoring model with two components: the applicant's relation to German language and culture, and performance on the admission examination. Applicants must reach the minimum levels defined for their situation to be admitted. For Spielgruppe, the filing date on the online platform also influences prioritization.

3. Ordinary admission to Spielgruppe (Spielgruppe) proceeds with the following sequence: the school publishes the number of Spielgruppe vacancies at the start of the application period. Vacancies are filled according to the published criteria and scoring, including the 10 ranking factors listed (siblings in the school, children of alumni, German-speaking parent, active associates, etc.). Applicants must meet age and documentation requirements to proceed.

4. Requisitos de los postulantes (Spielgruppe) include age: 3 years old by December 31 of the previous calendar year. Documentation required comprises a Birth Certificate and completion of the online Postulation Form available on the school site during the process.

5. Entrevista individual: a family that will have a pupil at the school for the first time is invited to an interview. Attendance by at least one parent or a legal guardian is required. The interview covers developmental stages, parenting styles, and expectations of the school; the date/time is set by the school secretariat once all documents are submitted.

6. Resolución e información sobre los resultados del Proceso de Admisión a Spielgruppe: admissions decisions are based on vacancies, the family's connection to German language/culture, and online postulation date prelación. Accepted families receive an email with a deadline to sign the educational services contract and pay the enrollment fee for the next school year. If the child is not enrolled within that deadline, the family is deemed to have forfeited the seat and the vacancy becomes available.

7. Proceso de Admisión Ordinario para Prekinder: All students currently in Spielgruppe must apply to Prekindergarten and take the Prekindergarten Admission Exam; moving to Prekinder is not automatic.

8. Número de vacantes para Pre Kindergarten: The school will publish the number of Prekindergarten vacancies at the start of the application period.

9. Criterios de admisif3n a Pre Kinder: The admission criteria for Prekindergarten include the same weighting as Spielgruppe, with priority given according to the ranking that results from the sum of the exam score and the affiliation with the German language and culture. Vacancies are filled based on the ranking until they are exhausted.

10. Requisitos Postulantes (Prekindergarten): 4 years old by March 31 of the relevant school year.

11. Documentación a presentar (Prekindergarten): Birth Certificate and the Postulation Form completed online and submitted in paper, signed by both parents, with all required documentation within the schedule.

12. Entrevista individual (sólo para familias nuevas en el colegio) para Prekindergarten: An interview with new families is required as part of the process.

13. Sobre el exámen de admisión a Prekindergarten: The preschool admission standards align with current curricular bases. All Prekindergarten applicants participate in two observation days where they engage in games and activities that assess three developmental areas: Personal and Social Development, Comprehensive Communication, and Interaction/Understanding of the Environment. The language observation is given special consideration.

14. Calificación y resultados para Prekindergarten: The standards for the preschool cycle are complemented by the two observation days and the admission exam, with the final ranking combining exam results and language/culture affinity to determine admission. Accepted families are notified by email and must complete the enrollment steps within the stipulated timeframe.

15. If a family does not enroll within the deadline, the vacancy is considered available for other applicants.

DSC Motivationsstipendium: a Germany-study-and-work scholarship is offered, with up to three scholarships per year. It provides a restricted-transaction account for visa purposes, a monthly stipend of 400 euros for twelve months, visa guidance, and ongoing support in Germany. Eligibility includes having completed the GIB diploma and meeting other criteria such as social commitment and a motivation letter; obligations include meeting study requirements and, if possible, visiting the DSC during the scholarship period.

Fomento estudiantil: the school, via its collaboration with the Wilhelm von Humboldt Institute (LBI), offers two scholarship streams: Beca “Profesores Crean Futuro” and Beca Crédito Social. Requirements and details are published in the 2016 LBI Fomento Estudiantil program document.

If vacancies exist after the Ordinary admissions, an Extraordinary admission process is convened, typically in the month before the end of the school year, to fill remaining spots.